January 2025

It should be no secret by now that I LOVE Umbria. I love Italy but the calm, unspoiled countryside of Umbria is where I choose to return to year after year. We often rent an Airbnb and just spend the days traveling around the hilltowns, collecting great wine, meats, and cheeses made by locals. Wine tasting is also part of the allure of this region so I’m always on the lookout for really cool, and …

True confession here: As much as I traveled and as many places as I’ve been, Barcelona was one of those elusive cities for me. And if you follow my blog, you know that one of my favorite activities when I travel is visiting local food markets like I did in Paris. Nestled in the heart of Barcelona along the bustling La Rambla, La Boqueria Market is a feast for the senses and a must-visit destination …

For traveling foodies, there’s no better destination than Italy. (Prove me wrong.) I lived in Milan for three years and traveled throughout the country in search of amazing food and wine – and I continue to go back every year. Because I can never get enough pasta and wine. I’ve written about different destinations within Italy including my favorite winery in Umbria and a great food and olive oil tasting in Capri. Italy is a …

I recently took a Regents Seven Seas cruise that ended in Buenos Aires (my first visit to this amazing city) and we spent a couple of extra days exploring the town. And you know me, I just had to book a food tour to learn more about the local culinary scene. I did my research and on best Buenos Aires food tours and we chose the Historical Guided Food Tour of San Telmo and it …

I get asked this a lot. “Where’s your favorite place?” “What’s the best place you’ve been?” I thought I’d tell you about the places I’ve been that left a lasting impression. That’s actually a bit misleading. I LOVE everywhere I go. Because I love to travel and I find something interesting or memorable in every destination. But the trip that stands out the most to me was when I was my trip to Jordan. Where …